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Golytely (Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Solution) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of GoLYTELY. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most common adverse reactions (occurred in up to 50% of patients) to administration of GoLYTELY. Abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation occur less frequently. These adverse reactions are transient and usually subside rapidly. Isolated cases of urticaria, rhinorrhea, dermatitis and (rarely) anaphylactic reaction have been reported which may represent allergic reactions.

Published literature contains isolated reports of serious adverse reactions following the administration of PEG-electrolyte solution products in patients over 60 years of age. These adverse events include upper GI bleeding from Mallory-Weiss Tear, esophageal perforation, asystole, sudden dyspnea with pulmonary edema, and “butterfly-like” infiltrates on chest X-ray after vomiting and aspirating PEG.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED GOLYTELY SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Golytely. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Golytely side effects / adverse reactions in 40 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-09

Patient: 40 year old male

Reactions: OFF Label USE, Intestinal Perforation

Suspect drug(s):
Golytely
    Indication: Constipation

Golytely
    Indication: OFF Label USE



Possible Golytely side effects / adverse reactions in 87 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-12-23

Patient: 87 year old male

Reactions: Renal Failure, Cardiac Failure, Blood Pressure Decreased, Loss of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Golytely



Possible Golytely side effects / adverse reactions in 87 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-26

Patient: 87 year old male

Reactions: Renal Failure, Cardiac Failure, Blood Pressure Decreased, Organ Failure

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Golytely

Other drugs received by patient: Medications FOR Alzheimer's; Plavix



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2013-09-30

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